I currently have a Dell Dimension Desktop that came with Windows ME. I bought the upgrade to Windows XP about a year ago. Now I'm building a new computer. The version of Windows ME says for use on Dells only. I tried to install it on another computer before but couldn't. Can I use the XP upgrade CD and a boot disk to install XP on the new computer, or am I stuck buying a whole new version of XP?
Can I install XP from old comp?
- Thread starter BarePaw
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The_Other_One
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You have to get another copy of XP, or some windows to upgrade from...
elmarcorulz
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wtfRichman said:
im not sure if this would work, but you could look on ebay for windows 95 and upgrade that. someone will need to say if it works because im not sure, as its such an old OS
ripken2004
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so ur saying that u have a windows me comp and u wna install the windows xp upcrade cd on it? if so then u can do this, u gotta do it wehn the comp 1st starts up and boot from the cd, do not install it through windows b/c the upgrade cd is just gay, then u will most likely have a dual boot system afterwards and then just deltet the windows me
elmarcorulz
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no, they has 2 computers. 1 is a dell that has/had ME already on it. they want to put xp on the 2nd machine, but only have a upgrade cd
diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
yeah window me really REALLY stinks...I have the dell comp too with window ME don't even remind me of those days...*dies* you should just buy a copy of like window 98 for something for cheap and then install the xp upgrade to that.